Portugal manager Jorge Jesus has denied rumours of crisis talks with Cristiano Ronaldo following his frustration over a lack of minutes.It had been reported that the 41-year-old forward was set to meet with the head coach and Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proenca this week to resolve his unhappiness.Ronaldo was reportedly set to hold crisis talks after being left on the bench against Norway on SundayAFPThis came after Ronaldo spent the entirety of Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway on Sunday on the bench.With this the first time in 18 years he had been an unused substitute, Portuguese outlet Record claimed the football icon was upset by this.Jesus’ decision not to bring the five-time Ballon d’Or winner on was alleged to have broken a pre-match promise made to Ronaldo.To resolve any tension, the report stated the player was set to hold talks with Jesus and Proenca on Wednesday in Copenhagen, ahead of Portugal’s Thursday night Nations League clash with Denmark.Jesus shuts down Ronaldo rumoursWith rumours circulating over an emergency meeting with Ronaldo, Jesus has now quashed any talk of this.The Portugal boss insisted the Al Nassr star had no issues with his decision not to play him against Norway, insisting he had already agreed to play whatever role the manager asked of him.Jesus said: “Cristiano Ronaldo did not refuse to train.“There are no issues. Cristiano told me: ‘If you want me to play, I’ll play. If you want me to sit on the bench, I will. If you want me in the stands, I will’.”Jesus’ comments echo Ronaldo’s own comments ahead of the international break, where he discussed his decision to continue playing for his national team.He said: “Whatever the coach needs from me with the national team, whether that means playing, coming off, coming on, coming off again, or even not playing at all… I am available.Jesus opted against bringing Ronaldo on despite promising to give him 30 minutes off the benchGetty“The pride I feel in representing Portugal is greater than that of any other international player”.Ronaldo’s international breakWhile Jesus has insisted Ronaldo had no issue with not featuring against Norway, the manager had previously revealed both in private and during his pre-match press conference that he planned to give him a 30-minute cameo in Oslo.However, despite warming up on the touchline, Ronaldo did not feature in the 2-1 away victory.Ronaldo is Portugal’s all-time leading scorer and appearance maker with 146 goals in 234 caps for his country.Portugal head into Thursday’s clash with Denmark with a 100 per cent record in the competition after wins over Wales and Norway.Ronaldo started their opener against the former last week, playing 67 minutes as captain.Ronaldo will meet with Jesus and Proenca in Copenhagen on WednesdayGettyHe was subsequently replaced as skipper against Norway by Ruben Dias.His side continue their campaign away to Denmark before the final match of the current international break at home to Norway in Porto on Sunday.Ronaldo under JesusRonaldo’s tension with Jesus comes just months after the pair won the Saudi Pro League title together.The veteran coach was in charge of Al Nassr last season as they finished two points clear of nearest challengers Al Hilal.During his time as manager, Ronaldo scored 30 goals in 37 appearances.Having left Al Nassr, Jesus succeeded Roberto Martinez as national team boss in July.Ronaldo and Jesus have won silverware together at club level this yearGettyIt came after Portugal were knocked out of the World Cup in the last 16 by eventual winners Spain.Jesus has signed a four-year deal through to the end of the 2030 edition of the tournament.He will also oversee the current Nations League campaign and Portugal’s quest to reach Euro 2028.